Many reasons to celebrate in November
Not only is November my birthday month, it is also American Diabetes Month. What a coincidence! This November 12th will mark my 19th year as a Type 1 diabetic. I've certainly had my share of ups and downs but right now I'm doing better than ever. Through the support of my fiance, who so calmly deals with my outbursts and gets me OJ at all hours of the night, my family, who made me realize that diabetes could never stand in my way, and my friends, who have always been there to pinch my arm, I am doing "awesome," according to my endo (who will hopefully be at the wedding!).
Did you know that as many as 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes? Each year over 13,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. Want to help?
1. Donate to JDRF
2. Purchase a gift from my registry through weddingchannel (a donation will be made to JDRF)
Did you also know that all these very cool people are diabetic? Mario Puzo (I LOVE the Godfather), Arthur Ashe, Walt Frazier, Jackie Robinson, Halle Berry (hottest woman alive), Mary Tyler Moore, Sharon Stone, Johnny Cash, Tommy Lee, Aretha Franklin.
And in case you want to celebrate American Diabetes Month (why not celebrate?), here is a fabulous sugar-free recipe, which in moderation is also allowed on the bridal diet. Enjoy!
Sugar Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:1/2 18 oz jar peanut butter chunky best, 4 cups Quick Oatmeal, 5 cups flour, 1 pint sugar free applesauce, 3/4 cup Splenda ,1 egg, 1/2 tsp each cinnamin, ginger, ground cloves, 1 cup water, 3/4 cup raisins, 1 tsp soda, 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:Add peanut butter, egg, spices, vanilla, water, applesauce, soda, Splenda to mixer bowl. Mix at high speed for 1 min. Add oatmeal and raisins, mix for about 2 min at medium speed. Push down any sticking to bowl sides and mix in. Add flour and mix slowly to prevent running out of bowl. Mix just enough to be uniform. Dough should be wet but not juicy. If too wet add a little more flour. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray form dough into balls about 1 inch diameter. Mash down on cookie sheet with fork. Dip hands and fork in flour to revent sticking as necessary. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 min. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool on paper towel. Best to store in refrigerator or freeze for long term storage. Makes 40-50 cookies depending on diameter.
Nutritional Information:Per Serving: 97 Calories; 4g Fat (32.5% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 32mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat
Did you know that as many as 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes? Each year over 13,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. Want to help?
1. Donate to JDRF
2. Purchase a gift from my registry through weddingchannel (a donation will be made to JDRF)
Did you also know that all these very cool people are diabetic? Mario Puzo (I LOVE the Godfather), Arthur Ashe, Walt Frazier, Jackie Robinson, Halle Berry (hottest woman alive), Mary Tyler Moore, Sharon Stone, Johnny Cash, Tommy Lee, Aretha Franklin.
And in case you want to celebrate American Diabetes Month (why not celebrate?), here is a fabulous sugar-free recipe, which in moderation is also allowed on the bridal diet. Enjoy!
Sugar Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:1/2 18 oz jar peanut butter chunky best, 4 cups Quick Oatmeal, 5 cups flour, 1 pint sugar free applesauce, 3/4 cup Splenda ,1 egg, 1/2 tsp each cinnamin, ginger, ground cloves, 1 cup water, 3/4 cup raisins, 1 tsp soda, 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:Add peanut butter, egg, spices, vanilla, water, applesauce, soda, Splenda to mixer bowl. Mix at high speed for 1 min. Add oatmeal and raisins, mix for about 2 min at medium speed. Push down any sticking to bowl sides and mix in. Add flour and mix slowly to prevent running out of bowl. Mix just enough to be uniform. Dough should be wet but not juicy. If too wet add a little more flour. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray form dough into balls about 1 inch diameter. Mash down on cookie sheet with fork. Dip hands and fork in flour to revent sticking as necessary. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 min. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool on paper towel. Best to store in refrigerator or freeze for long term storage. Makes 40-50 cookies depending on diameter.
Nutritional Information:Per Serving: 97 Calories; 4g Fat (32.5% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 32mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat
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